A regular news update on the global Special Olympics movement

Newsletter #3: A regular news update on the global Special Olympics movement

November 16 , 2006

Never Give Up

Cathy Rigby and Allison Tarzell at theatrical production of Peter Pan Allison Tarzwell shares a special bond with the Olympic medalist Cathy Rigby McCoy. . . read more

Special Olympics World Summer Games Shanghai 2007

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Chinese Sensation Ziyi Zhang Joins Special Olympics as Newest Global Ambassador

Ziyi Zhang named Special Olympics Global Ambassador NEW YORK CITY, 10 Nov. Leading Chinese actress Ziyi Zhang, known for her role in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, pledges to spread the organization's message of inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities to an international audience. . . read more

Forum on "Special Olympics For Social Harmony" Held at the United Nations

Feng Guoqin (right), Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai, presents a painting to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan (center) and his wife, Nane Annan, during the 'Special Olympics for Social Harmony' Forum held at UN Headquarters on 10 November. NEW YORK CITY, 10 Nov. The "Special Olympics For Social Harmony" forum featured leaders from around the world discussing the impact Special Olympics has had on their communities and countries. After the forum, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan helped unveil a photo exhibition to promote the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, to be held in Shanghai, China. . . read more

Law Enforcement Torch Run Founder Receives President's Volunteer Service Award

Richard LaMunyon (center) received the President's Volunteer Service Award at the 2006 Law Enforcement Torch Run International Conference in Buffalo, New York. BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 11 Nov. Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Founder Richard LaMunyon is honored as the Torch Run raises a record US$25.5 million in 2006, the 25th anniversary of the program. . . read more

Governor Schwarzenegger Meets with Special Olympics Mexico Athletes

MEXICO CITY, 9 Nov. California Governor and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady of California Maria Shriver held a "meet and greet" with 30 Special Olympics Mexico athletes in Mexico City, celebrating the fact that Special Olympics Mexico is the fastest growing Special Olympics Program in the Americas. . . read more

China Disabled Persons' Federation Vice President Visits Special Olympics Headquarters

WASHINGTON, DC, 7 Nov. Madam Tang Xiaoquan, Executive Vice President of the Beijing Organizing Committee of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and President of the Executive Board and Vice President of the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF), met with Special Olympics leaders to discuss the role of the CDPF in the upcoming 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. . . read more

21 Nov.	Una Noche De Paz Muy Especial (A Very Special Latin Christmas) DVD goes on sale at retailers across the United States (sales benefit Special Olympics).
25 Nov. - 3 Dec.	Special Olympics European Basketball Week, with 12,000 athletes competing in events in 30 countries across the Europe/Eurasia region.
1-3 Dec.	Special Olympics South Africa National Games, Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Dec.	Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver is honored with New Freedom Award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. (USA)

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